Best Pyrat Podcasts (2024)

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Ushi Patel 58:29

1M ago58:29

58:29

On this episode I sit down with noted image consultant Ushi Patel. We discuss the importance of confidence in dressing, sexism in office apparel choices and how a personal mood board can help people get a visual representation of their personalities. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Double O Fragrance 38:50

2M ago38:50

38:50

On this episode I sit down with sisters and cofounders of Double O Fragrance Omaya and Omayma. We discuss the power of scent and how style can be expressed as a sensory experience; the rise of the influencer economy; and female entrepreneurs from the Middle East and the movement towards increasing women's empowerment. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. Se…

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Kerry O'Brien 49:05

4M ago49:05

49:05

On this episode I meet with the founder of the OG seamless underwear brand COMMANDO, Kerry O'Brien. We discuss the history of women's undergarments designed, produced and marketed by men; the importance of confidence in achieving style and how comfort is a critical component of that; and the recent expansion of COMMANDO into men's. Listen in! Hoste…

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Angel Chang 1:00:10

6M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

On this episode I am joined by sustainable designer Angel Chang to discuss her process "from seed to button" of garment production, the critical issue of the environmental impact of fashion, and indigenous craftsmanship and traditional knowledge as a solution to climate change. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chris Pyrate 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

On this episode I talk art, fashion and DMV style with Washington Wizards creative collaborator and visual artist Chris Pyrate. We discuss how fashion design can allow consumers personal artistic and sylistic flair, sports team colorways and how they can speak to a city and it's populace and the difference between fashion labeled "street" vs. "urba…

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Andy Yu 50:23

8M ago50:23

50:23

On this episode I am joined by the "force majeure of fashion" Andy Yu, a blazing hot upcycled designer taking the industry by storm. We discuss his bold style choices, his design process working with existing garments and fabrics, the problem with apparel overproduction and his recent runway show to celebrate the Year of the Dragon broadcast to mil…

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Marcus Teo 1:04:33

10M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

On this episode I sit down with creative visionary, brand builder, and general man about town Marcus Teo. We discuss his meaningful work with the jewelry brand Georg Jensen, which fashion brands are ripe to move into the hospitality industry and his time as men's fashion director at W Magazine, It's a really engaging discussion meandering in and ou…

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Kaitlin Puccio 48:25

12M ago48:25

48:25

On this episode I chat with fellow fashion lawyer Kaitlin Puccio. We discuss her specialized work with fashion models, modeling agencies and management companies, how female lawyers dress, agism in the practice of law and vintage 50's style. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Donald Oliver 53:59

1y ago53:59

53:59

On this episode, I talk to the Creative Director of the DTC womenswear brand Saint Art, Donald Oliver. We discuss how the upbringing of the Scottish born designer - raised on a flower and ostrich farm in Zimbabwe- has informed his approach to apparel design. Other topics include his formative years at Calvin Klein and how just-in-time production re…

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Paper Planes 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

39:28

On this episode of the Laws of Style, we sit down with the President and the Creative Director of the lifestyle apparel and accessories brand Paper Planes - Ronnie DeMichael and Just C (Daniel) Greenidge. The discussion covers founder Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter's vision of personal empowerment, the perils and opportunities of a brand at the intersection …

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Roundup Minisode: Trump, The Tick-Tock of Tech, and Tools 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Andi (@Pamphleteer), Ty and Brent jump on to quickly run down a few stories. No one says the "G Word" so we managed to keep it under an hour, for once.By Political Fun Time Happy Hour Deluxe

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A Whole City of Cops AND Financial Dominos 1:04:11

1+ y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Andi (@Pamphlet_tyr) and Ty finally talk through Cop City in Atlanta and the future it portends, then cackle as tech bros play Jenga with the economy. Show Twitter: @pfthhdBy Political Fun Time Happy Hour Deluxe

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Brandon, Barricadia, and Bros, Bro. 1:26:39

1+ y ago1:26:39

1:26:39

Andi and Ty catch up, hit a little bit of the electoral circus, interrogate the state mechanisms of exclusion and extraction (and their ultimate limits), then dare to ask the question: “Dudes, seriously?”By pfthhd

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Pro Se Protocols and Pyratical Progressivism 1:40:48

1+ y ago1:40:48

1:40:48

Are robo-lawyers even more soulless than the regular kind? Are there algorithmic upsides? What about pyrates? Ruthless, uncivilized brigands, or visionary forebearers of a democratic revolt against expanding state power? All this, a little too much imbibing, and more!By Political Fun Time Happy Hour Deluxe

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Republican Roundup, Coy George, and a little Lula Livre! 59:09

2y ago59:09

59:09

It’s Andi (@pamphlet_tyr), Ty (@WhyThatTyGuy), and Brent (toocoolfortwitter) going back to our roots. We catch up on activities across the right, ranging from McCarthy’s historical inability to speak for the House to Brazilian January 6th (on January 8th). We bemoan how our heroes have fallen and try to trace the mysterious republican congressman f…

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Racism as Religion & America as Britain's Greatest Sin (ft. @sophie_frm_mars) 1:28:18

2y ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Brent, Andi (@pamphlet_tyr), and Ty (@WhyThatTyGuy) run through a terrifying article from @LCRWnews that ties all too well into the second half of our conversation with Sophie (@sophie_frm_mars), wherein we discuss why it’s all Britain’s fault, cowboy Christians, and sci-fi antidotes to fascism.Show Twitter: @pfthhd Show E-mail: PoliticalFunTimeHap…

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Puritans, Pyramids, and Patriots (Oh My!) (ft. @sophie_frm_mars) 1:11:32

2y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Ty and Andi (@pamphlet_tyr) are joined by @sophie_frm_mars for a wide ranging discussion about the religious right, the left’s relation to religion, the dangers of millenarianism, whether pre- or post-, and how to tell the future through racist archaeology. Too much good stuff for a single episode, so tune in next week for the shocking conclusion! …

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Freeze Peach & Other Delicacies 53:30

2y ago53:30

53:30

In what may be a new record, Andi (@Pamphlet_tyr) gets to a Graeber reference in under 5 minutes, but we mostly start with Twitter/Elon, bemoan the wrongs done to our man Matt Binder, and then elegantly solve Karl Popper's dilemma of tolerance. Show Twitter (womp womp): @pfthhdBy Political Fun Time Happy Hour Deluxe

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Pipeline Explosions (That We Totally Don't Endorse) 1:48:28

2y ago1:48:28

1:48:28

The Gang (@pftthhd) is back, with Andi (@Pamphlet_Tyr), Brent, and Ty. It's a bit of MTG, a bit of Musk, then a deep dive into climate discussions centered on Andreas Malm's work (How to Blow Up a Pipeline and Fossil Capital), Naomi Klein's Shock Doctrine, and a bit of Oreskes/Conway's Merchants of Doubt as anchor points.…

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Political Fun Time 2.0: More Politics! More Fun! More Time! OR The Listener Loyalty Experience 1:13:18

2y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

The old gang is back in action, as Andi, Brent, and Ty rejoin their forces to talk through the last year, or at least the last week, diving deep into the West/Jones/Pool/Fuentes arc, hashing out what we can glean from the acceleration of right wing violence and intimidation, and generally revisiting just how right we were.…

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Musa Jackson, Eric Jennings and Nick Wooster 54:36

2y ago54:36

54:36

On this episode, I revisit the live feed of my Men's Style Month "Trend Talk" underwritten by Madison Avenue BID and Fashion Group International. My guests are menswear alpha males Musa Jackson, Eric Jennings and Nick Wooster and we cover style tips for everything from office casual to formalwear. We also discuss menswear brands to follow, global m…

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Rinat Brodach 41:57

2y ago41:57

41:57

On this episode, Douglas Hand sits down with gender free designer Rinat Brodach to discuss the universality, style and politics of clothing when it is stripped of gender labels. They track her evolution to gender free design from womenswear, her many fashion influences and her picks for the cities with the most gender inclusive style ethe. Listen i…

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Gigi Burris 42:38

2y ago42:38

42:38

In this episode, host Douglas Hand meets with fashion milliner and founder of Closely Crafted Gigi Burris. They discuss the art of hat making and how to (and how to not) wear a hat with confidence. They also cover the newly launched 501(c)(3) non-profit Closely Crafted which promotes American makers and the preservation of local production. Listen …

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Michael Bastian 47:46

2+ y ago47:46

47:46

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with designer Michael Bastian to discuss his stewardship of the oldest American clothing brand in existence, Brooks Brothers. They discuss the legacy and uniqueness of American style, menswear trends in this era of casualization, iconic and historic Brooks Brothers items and the future of the independent…

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Tiffany Stevens 48:16

2+ y ago48:16

48:16

On the latest episode of Douglas Hand’s podcast The Laws of Style, he sits down with the GC of the Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee, Tiffany Stevens, to discuss the surge in fine jewelry sales during COVID, legal issues with jewelry production and marketing and the rise of the bejeweled lapel pin. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Bridget Foley 57:10

2+ y ago57:10

57:10

On this episode, host Douglas Hand interviews legendary WWD executive editor Bridget Foley. They discuss fashion icons, the state of NYFW, designers of note, how being direct, informed and fair always wins and how, if everything is fabulous, nothing's fabulous. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Karin Dillie 44:41

3y ago44:41

44:41

On this episode Douglas Hand meets with Karin Dillie of the fashion resale platform Recurate. They discuss sustainability in fashion, the circular economy and how fashion misses it and how the next five years will see massive, radical change in consumers' relationships with their clothes and the notion second hand. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Sam Ku 55:17

3y ago55:17

55:17

On this episode host Douglas Hand interviews the scion of the house of AG Jeans, Sam Ku. They discuss West Coast style, the eponymous brand - Adriano Goldschmied - that AG Jeans started from, local production, environmental sustainability and The Jean of Tomorrow. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kristy Caylor 51:24

3y ago51:24

51:24

On this episode of the Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand chats with the co-founder and CEO of the eco-conscious, closed loop fashion brand For Days, Kristy Caylor. They discuss the structural challenges with the fashion industry and consumerism, why designing with sustainable materials doesn't mean sacrificing fit, finish or style, the problem of gr…

1
Ron Thurston 49:44

3y ago49:44

49:44

On this episode of The Laws of Style, host Douglas Hand sits down with retail guru and author of "Retail Pride" Ron Thurston. They discuss "new" models for retail success, how educating consumers is the best way to sell to them and what Yves Saint Laurent was up to in 1969. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Billy Reid 59:43

3y ago59:43

59:43

On this episode of The Laws of Style, fashion insider and menswear aficionado, Douglas Hand interviews designer and Southern gentleman, Billy Reid. They discuss evolving concepts of personal style, Billy's multiple CFDA award wins, the rise and fall and rise of a fashion company, issues with eponymous brands and the beauty and grace of the pastime …

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Sarah Flint 40:34

3y ago40:34

40:34

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with luxury footwear designer and DTC entrepreneur Sarah Flint. They discuss the pain point(s) solved by the Sarah Flint product, the power of micro influencers, issues with eponymous brands, and the three global capitals for stylish women. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Todd Snyder 1:08:59

3y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Todd Snyder appears on The Laws of Style with host fashion lawyer and menswear aficionado Douglas Hand. They cover the connection between "manliness" and tailored clothing, the legal nuances of selling an eponymous brand, what happened to J.Crew, the power of fashion collaborations and personal style icons. It's a candid and informative episode. Li…

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Ippolita Rostagno 58:02

3+ y ago58:02

58:02

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with renown fine jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno. They discuss the line between art and utilitarian design, Italian style (and lifestyle), issues with eponymous brands and the things they don't teach you in design school. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Euan Rellie 1:02:42

3+ y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

On this episode, host Douglas Hand sits down with the #FashionBanker and founding partner of the investment bank BDA Partners, Euan Rellie. They discuss the current state of M&A in the fashion industry, challenges and opportunities with DTC brands, legacy and entitlement in menswear, style icons and the benefits of rakishness. It's an amusing and i…

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Aaron Luo 45:53

3+ y ago45:53

45:53

On this episode, Douglas Hand interviews the founder and CEO of the disruptive sports accessories brand Caraa, Aaron Luo. They discuss the transition from working for a Fortune 50 firm to a startup, the company's #StopAAPIHate commitment, the benefits of vertical integration for fashion brands as well as what type of bag it is that men tend to get …

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Vanessa Barboni Hallik 51:50

3+ y ago51:50

51:50

On this episode, Douglas Hand connects with the founder and CEO of the sustainability driven luxury womenswear brand Another Tomorrow, Vanessa Barboni Hallik. They discuss the opportunities for sustainability in fashion, the B-Corp certification process, supply chain diligence, the challenges of being a woman in high finance and personal style as a…

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Josh Peskowitz 1:01:49

3+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

In the latest episode of The Laws of Style, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews menswear insider and creative director Josh Peskowitz. They discuss Josh’s roles at Bloomingdales, Moda Operandi and Amazon; the future of retail, the evolution of tailored clothing and his personal style icons. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Jim Moore 50:09

3+ y ago50:09

50:09

On this episode of The Laws of Style on YouTube, HBA partner Douglas Hand interviews GQ Creative Director Jim Moore. They cover Jim’s 40 years of GQ covers, men of style, the COVID work wardrobe and race, entitlement and fashion. An engaging and entertaining piece of long form media. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Gary Wassner 58:29

4y ago58:29

58:29

On this episode we sit down with fashion financier Gary Wassner and discuss the state of the fashion industry after the US election and during the COVID pandemic. A rare insider's view of how contemporary brands are dealing with (and in some cases thriving amidst) the tectonic shifts in the retail landscape. As always, Mr. Hand's questions are prob…

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